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Sammons Jazz

Sammons Jazz is the most widely recognized jazz performance series in North Texas. Since 1989, the series has presented a who's who of local jazz legends and rising stars, more than 2,600 artists and counting. Jazz fans can enjoy all styles of jazz, from big band and bebop to swing and Latin. Continue reading for more about Sammons Arts Center's concerts and tickets.

The concerts are held on the first Wednesday of each month, February through May and September through December.

Performing at Sammons Jazz: We hire local acts from the Dallas-Fort Worth area in a variety of jazz styles. To be considered as a performer, please send your bio, photo (or electronic press kit), music sample, and contact information to arlington@sammonsartcenter.org

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The Merriman Series of Sammons Cabaret

The Merriman Series of Sammons Cabaret is a New York-style cabaret performance series launched in the Spring of 2012 featuring top local vocal performers. The series showcases local artists in an intimate, elegant setting where the artist is the focal point. It is an intensely personal evening of song and stories, where the audience participates in a direct, emotional conversation with the artist.

Sammons Cabaret features top local vocalists performing music from the Great American Songbook, Broadway show tunes, torch songs, and other standards. The Cabaret & Cabernet Fête is an evening of fine music by one dozen top local singers and a wine tasting.

Sammons Cabaret is generally held on the third Thursday of each month, February-May and September-December.

Performing at Sammons Cabaret: We hire local acts from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. To be considered as a performer, please forward your bio, photo (or electronic press kit), music sample, and contact information to info@sammonsartcenter.org

Sammons Discovery

Sammons Discovery

Sammons Discovery launched in 2016 to showcase the unique music artists and music of North Texas. From mandolin orchestras and jazz harp ensembles to percussionists and guitarists whose repertoires span multiple genres, the series has proven to be a special performance experience for artists and audiences alike.

Presented in the historical setting of Meadows Hall on select Fridays, each concert begins at 8:00 PM and consists of two sets with a brief intermission between sets. Beverages are served from 7:30 PM through intermission. Doors to Meadows Hall, located on the first floor of the historic Sammons Center, open at 7:30 PM

Performing at Sammons Discovery: We hire local acts from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. To be considered as a performer, please forward your bio, photo (or electronic press kit), music sample, and contact information to info@sammonsartcenter.org

Sammons Discovery is presented periodically. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming performances.

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